Schertz is a city in the state of Texas in the United States. It is located in Guadalupe County, Bexar County, and Comal County. It is part of the San Antonio–New Braunfels metro area. The population of Schertz, Texas, was 42,042 as of the 2010 census and 31,465 as of the 2017 U.S. Census. There are about 20,000 people living in Schertz.

The first settlers in Schertz, Texas, came in 1843. They started by growing a variety of crops, but soon, cotton became the cash crop. Today, Schertz is a family- and business-oriented town, which is home to numerous parks and outdoor activities. For visitors, it also offers convenient shopping and a range of restaurants. For more information about Schertz, Texas, please visit the city website. Here, you'll find helpful information about the town's history and current residents. Learn about Anderson Mill.

The history of Schertz can be traced back to the construction of the Galveston, Harrisburg, and San Antonio railroad through the city. The railway helped people travel from the inland areas of the state to the port of San Antonio. It also helped in shipping goods and people to the northern states. The town was originally known as Cut Off until 1882 but became officially named Schertz in 1899. In the early 1900s, Sebastian Schretz, a general store owner, was the first postmaster.Get more details here.